2002 Chevrolet Cavalier fuel system, gasoline problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The engine quits running while driving at highway speeds without any warning. After pulling off to the side of the road,the engine may restart immediately or after a few minutes. A technician diagnosed this as a faulty fuel pump. *tr”
filed May 10, 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet cavalier. A local mechanic advised the contact that his fuel pump failed and he was responsible for paying $500 to repair it. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 147,000.”
filed Aug 19, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Cavalier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cavalier | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 Cavalier | 9 | 3% |
| 2003 Cavalier | 340 | 50% |
| 2001 Cavalier | 22 | 9% |
| 2000 Cavalier | 29 | 9% |
| 1999 Cavalier | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 Cavalier | 6 | 2% |
| 1997 Cavalier | 19 | 4% |
| 1996 Cavalier | 15 | 3% |
| 1995 Cavalier | 8 | 3% |
| 1994 Cavalier | 6 | 3% |
| 1993 Cavalier | 5 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.